This grant, offered by the Bureau of Reclamation, is for projects focused on water, soil, and moisture conservation within the Yuma area. Its primary purpose is to assist in developing effective water management and conservation plans, encourage the implementation of water efficiency measures, demonstrate innovative conservation technologies, and promote water education. Up to $190,000 in total federal assistance is available for fiscal year 2011, with 2 to 4 cooperative agreements expected, generally not exceeding $80,000 each. Successful applications will demonstrate technical merit and require cost sharing or matching contributions. Funds are anticipated to become available around February 2011.
Opportunity ID: 58941
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | 11SF34001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Water Conservation Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement Grant Other |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 3 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.530 — Water Conservation Field Services Program (WCFSP) |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Nov 30, 2010 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 28, 2011 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 28, 2011 |
| Archive Date: | Feb 27, 2011 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $190,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $80,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | City or township governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) State governments Special district governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education County governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Reclamation – Lower Colorado Region |
| Description: | The Bureau of Reclamation is requesting proposals for water, soil and moisture conservation projects. This funding opportunity will provide assistance in developing effective water management and conservation plans; encourage and promote implementation of water efficiency measures; demonstrate conservation technologies; and promote and support water education within the Yuma area. Total Federal assistance available is $190,000. Award of between 2 and 4 cooperative agreements will be made, generally not to exceed $80,000. Cooperative agreements will be awarded to responsive, responsible and eligible recipients and will be based on technical merit at the fixed assistance amount. Cost sharing or cost matching is required. All applications shall be reviewed and evaluated by a technical panel.
The total estimated program funding for fiscal year 2011 is anticipated to be $190,000. Funds for FY 2011 are currently not available. Once the FY 2011 appropriations become available, awards will be made. It is anticipated the funds and awards may become available in February 2011. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Gerald Casares
Grants & Agreements Specialist Phone 928-343-8262 Email:gcasares@usbr.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
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Related Documents
Folder 58941 Full Announcement-1 -> 2011 wcfs program.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Gerald Casares Grants & Agreements Specialist Phone 928-343-8262 Email: gcasares@usbr.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.530 | PKG00022689 | Nov 30, 2010 | Jan 28, 2011 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
58941 SF424-2.0.pdf
Optional forms
58941 SF424A-1.0.pdf
58941 SF424C-1.0.pdf
58941 SF424B-1.1.pdf
58941 SF424D-1.1.pdf
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